STEVIE NICKS 3 LP LIVE WESTWOOD 1 SUPERSTAR CONCERT SERIES SS86-22 FLEETWOOD MAC

$

90

     This auction is for a "WESTWOOD ONE PRESENTS SUPERSTAR CONCERT SERIES  --  THE ULTIMATE RADIO CONCERTS  --  FEATURING STEVIE NICKS".   Catalogue number for this show is SS86-22.   I believe this this refers to the 22nd show in the year 1986...September 6, 1986.  More in-depth details follow, but I can say that the four box corners on the box lid are split, there are no cue sheets, and there is writing of the cover.




     The BOX is VERY GOOD condition.  As stated, all four corners of the box cover are split, but the box does retain it's square shape (pic #5 is representative of what the four corners look like).  The box bottom is not split, but it does have a crease near the bottom (pic #7).  Her name is written along the bottom left of the box cover (pic #2).  Along the bottom, there is also some light black wear and a light stain (pic #3).  Pic #4 shows a little wave in the front label.  On the bottom left corner and along the bottom of the inside of the front cover, there appears to be a light water stain (that you really can't see on the front cover).  There is a small, light water stain on the inside bottom right corner of the box bottom.  Pic #6 shows the inside bottom edge of the top and bottom parts of the boxes.


     The RECORDS are in VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (VG++) / EXCELLENT condition.  The records come in their original plastic sleeves.  Pics #8 - 9 - 10 are of sides one, two, and three.  There are a couple of light scrapes on the label of side 2 (pic #11). 


     Even though the cue sheets are not included, I did play-test the entire set, and managed to assemble the list of songs on each side.  As a comparison, I found a cue sheet copy from a 1987 broadcast, and it pretty much mirrors this show...probably just a rebroadcast of the same show (see pic #12...this is ONLY for comparisons sake, and is NOT included with this set!).  The tracks on these albums were culled from Stevie's Rock A Little tour, which contained some of her most intense performances.  Here's the list of each sides contents;



1.  Applause / Commercial (Sprite) / Outside The Rain - Dreams Medley / Talk To Me / Commercial (Max Headroom for Coke) / Outcue - John Kay of Steppenwolf Westwood One Promo Liner 16:23
2.  Commercial (Sprite) / I Need to Know (Tom Petty Cover) / Beauty And The Beast / Commercial (Max Headroom for Coke) / Outcue 12:14
3.  Incue: Emerson, Lake & Powell Tour Update / Leather & Lace / Stand Back / Commercial (Sprite) / Outcue 13:37
4.  Incue: (Max Headroom for Coke) / Stop Draggin' My Heart Around / How Still My Love / Commercial (Sprite) / Outcue - The Fixx Westwood One Promo Liner 16:40
5.  Incue: Applause / Edge Of Seventeen / Commercial (Max Headroom for Coke )/ Outcue 11:04
6.  Applause / Rhiannon / Outcue / Commercial (Sprite) / Promo for this weeks Stevie Nicks program 12:48


     The times listed at the end of each side are approximate.  They were lifted from another ad where the person had access to the cue sheet.


     After listening to everything, I believe that the "listening" grading of these lps leans more toward "excellent", but I tend to grade ultra-conservatively.  I can see that there are a couple of small patches of light surface scratches or scuffs on sides 1, 2 and 4.  No deep or "feel-able" scratches.  Because these were cheaply produced and made to be tossed after one play, you can literally just touch the album surface and it will leave a surface mark on the micro-grooves (that's what I mean by "scuffs").

     A few VERY low pops were heard on "How Still My Love", "Edge of Seventeen", and "Rhiannon".   Nothing very loud to take away from your listening enjoyment.  Really no tics, loud pops, and definitely no skips were heard.  It played fairly clean!


     On a side note, I also have the show broadcast the week after this one, 9/13/86, which included excerpts from the "Prince's Trust Concert".  I did not play-test this one, but the vinyl condition looks to be about the same.  The box is all broken up however...all corners are broken, the top is missing a side and two half-sides, and the artists names are written on the front.  This one DOES contain the cue sheet though. 


     The concert was notable, for me anyway, for the appearance of Paul McCartney.  As Paul did not start touring again until 1989, hearing him live here was a wonderful surprise.  Other artists included on this set are Big Country, Elton John, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, Dire Straits, Paul Young, Christopher Cross (?), and Howard Jones.
     I don't know when or if I'll ever put this one up for auction, so if you have any interest, I can maybe send you some pictures and we can work something out.  Maybe even pack it up with the Stevie set all in the same box for a small additional fee.  Just throwing it out there...



     If you have any questions about this item, please fee free to email me.  Also , check out my other auctions going on NOW of various other items of interest (including a "Stevie Nicks -- Reconsider Me" 1998 promotional compact disc...lifted from "The Enchanted Works of Stevie Nicks" boxed set ).  Thanks again for looking...during these most very...very...very...troubled times...
 

Record Grading:

MINT (10) Perfect! Still sealed albums are presumed MINT, but covers may not be. I will not grade any opened album as "mint", since there's obviously been some handling.

NEAR MINT (9.5) ---- Close, but one or two tiny flaws that do not impact play. Vinyl may have a barely visible scuff mark, but no scratches. Label is bright, clean and unmarked. Covers close to perfect with very minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident.

EXCELLENT (9) ----Disc plays near-perfect. There could be scuffs or a hairline scratch or two that does not impact play. Vinyl is bright and shiny. Label is clean and unmarked. Cover may have some slight corner creases or minor ringwear.

VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS (8) ---- Record handled and played occasionally, but very carefully. Very minor scratches and/or scuffs that should have little impact on the sound quality, or minor label imperfection---noted, but otherwise clean. VERY GOOD PLUS PLUS records may have some light surface noise during quiet passages or between tracks. Covers: one or two minor wear issues such as writing on cover, corner creases, some ringwear, minor staining, etc. (All noted).

VERY GOOD PLUS (7) ----The record has been cared for, but has some minor flaws. Light scratches and/or marks/scuffs that won't make a big impact.Light surface noise here and there, but nothing to overwhelm the listening experience. Covers may have a few minor defects (duly noted). Those who are looking for pristine-only might not be pleased, but most music fans would be happy to have a collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD (6)---- The record has been played often with some care, but also a little neglect. Record displays visible surface wear---scratches or scuffs that will cause some minor to perhaps occasionally moderate surface noise.Vinyl could be "dull" at this point and not "shiny', or still perhaps shiny, but then a little more scratched-up. Usually a cover is VG when one or two of these problems are evident: ring wear, seam splits, bent corners, loss of gloss, stains, etc. Most music fans would be happy to have a highly collectible album in this condition.

VERY GOOD MINUS (5) ---- Well-played with little luster and moderate surface noise, but skip-free. Lots of scratches/scuffs or fewer but more deeper marks.Several cover flaws will be apparent, but should not obliterate the artwork---seam splits, significant ring wear, tears, cuts, taping (all noted). I will only sell RARE "VERY GOOD MINUS" records.

GOOD (4) --- Pretty banged-up with lots of scratches, but not dead yet. Record should still appear not to skip, though it's possible it can.Surface noise is moderate to occasionally heavy. Seam splits are usually a bigger issue around this level with the records better off in a plastic sleeve. I only sell VERY RARE "GOOD" records. They are certainly "good enough" until another copy comes along.

GOOD MINUS (3) --- Even more beat with tons of scratches and LOTS of surface noise. Skips are possible, though I wouldn't intentionally sell a record that does. Given the right moment, fans could probably enjoy a GOOD MINUS record, but might also be irritated by it at times.I will only sell VERY VERY RARE "GOOD MINUS" records. Covers are hanging together by a thread (seams shot) but not intentionally defaced.

FAIR (2) ----FAIR records appear and sound lousy (significant surface noise, horrific scratches). I won't sell these, unless I find something that is SO INCREDIBLY RARE. Expect skipping or a very unpleasant listen. Covers may be defaced, seamless, stained beyond belief.

POOR (1) ---- Unlistenable and undisplayable.